So, was David Beckham worth it? Did Major League Soccer and the Los Angeles Galaxy get their $32.5 million worth when they signed the global icon away from Real Madrid in January 2007? Upon his arrival, he appeared on a Sports Illustrated cover, standing on a red carpet, with the words: David Beckham, Will He Change the Fate of American Soccer?

Did he? Did he have a $32.5 million impact on MLS and soccer in this country?

Absolutely.

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